As we all know Winter is on its way, which not only brings the colder temperatures but gets us thinking more about our clothing choices. So don't stop thinking about your dressmaking! Here at Calico Laine we have brought more winter weight fabrics to you in some stunning colours and textures to enable you to carry on with all of your brilliant ideas! Depending on what sort of garments you are looking to make, we have many different choices to consider, whether you are thinking about practicality, style, or both! Melton is a very popular choice, which is ideal to make up into winter coats as it look and feels like boiled wool. It has a great structure to it and will keep you warm too! Melton is available in a select few rich colours, but really will create a high quality looking garment which is not only lovely and soft to the touch too! We have also had an arrival or new Winter Fabrics such as the 'Quebec Winter Woolen' fabric which can be made into a lighter weight coat, trouser suit, skirts and jackets. It has great body to it and will have an element of drape to it but will still be practical! There are few colour choices which are right on fashion at the moment and allow a flash of colour whilst not being to overpowering! One of our new introductions is the 'Tibet Fabric' which has a thick pile and luxurious feel to it. Perfect for thick cardigans jackets and is so warm you can even use it as a blanket! It has a wavy effect detail to it and is beautiful to the touch and stunningly rich in colour... We also have a fantastic selection of Fleece which can be made into a multitude of different garments such as jumpers, jackets pyjamas and simple blankets. Many people even incorporate Fleece for their animals such as dog and horse rugs to keep them nice and snug too! So come and have a look at our brilliant selection and keep up to date with any new introductions we may have. And don't forget you can always order sample of our fabrics to make sure the shades and textures are right before you buy! follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages and share your creations, ideas and keep up to date with any new fabrics or competitions that we have running! Until next time, Calico Laine